Use in Bochum, Germany: Alleged hostage taker is a police officer

A 46-year-old police official had threatened in Bochum, a gas station employee. After a large-scale operation, he was arrested by his colleagues. The Suspect ha

Use in Bochum, Germany: Alleged hostage taker is a police officer

A 46-year-old police official had threatened in Bochum, a gas station employee. After a large-scale operation, he was arrested by his colleagues. The Suspect had threatened the 54-year-old woman, to ignite a "hydrogen bomb", police said.

the man is a police officer, which is currently due to health reasons, in a career change to the administration service. "Access to service weapons he had," it said. In addition to the illness, family problems are said to have been a motive for the act.

No explosives and no gun found Pashacasino

The police had surrounded the gas station in the Morning with numerous officials, including special forces were on the ground. In the course of the Morning managed to the police contact with the suspects. After intensive discussions, the employee was able to leave the gas station eventually, unharmed.

The Suspect gave up a few minutes later and settled by the special forces without resistance. Explosives or a firearm, investigators found so far.

apr/AFP

Date Of Update: 19 November 2018, 20:00
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